Praeludium I, Op.16 for clarinet quartet

Clara Schumann was an internationally famous concert pianist of the mid 1800’s. She also composed many pieces that are rarely performed because they are overshadowed by her fame as a pianist and by the compositions of her husband, Robert Schuumann. Technically, this arrangement is simple to play and is a good piece for introducing young musicians to expressive interpretation of phrasing, rubato, etc.